Dec 31, 2023

Rollins Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Rollins reported strong revenue growth, driving double-digit increases to earnings.

Key Takeaways

Rollins, Inc. reported a 14% increase in revenue to $754 million for Q4 2023. Operating income increased by 16% to $139 million, and net income increased by 29% to $109 million. EPS increased by 29% to $0.22 per diluted share.

Revenues increased 14% to $754 million; organic revenues increased over 7% and acquisition-related revenue increased approximately 7%.

Operating income increased 16% to $139 million; operating margin increased 30 basis points to 18.4% of revenue.

Net income increased 29% to $109 million; EPS increased 29% to $0.22 per diluted share.

Operating cash flow increased 24% to $153 million.

Total Revenue
$754M
Previous year: $661M
+14.0%
EPS
$0.21
Previous year: $0.17
+23.5%
Gross Profit
$384M
Previous year: $334M
+15.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$104M
Previous year: $95.3M
+8.9%
Free Cash Flow
$142M
Previous year: $116M
+22.4%
Total Assets
$2.6B
Previous year: $2.12B
+22.3%

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Forward Guidance

Rollins anticipates strong organic growth supported by the health of core pest control markets and a commitment to operational execution, complemented by strategic acquisitions. A focus on pricing, modernization, and continuous improvement should support healthy incremental margins, while compounding cash flow and a strong balance sheet should enable a balanced capital allocation strategy.

Positive Outlook

  • The underlying health of core pest control markets should support another year of strong organic growth.
  • Rollins' ongoing commitment to operational execution should support another year of strong organic growth.
  • A strategic and disciplined approach to acquisitions will further complement organic growth.
  • A focus on pricing should support healthy incremental margins.
  • Ongoing modernization efforts should support healthy incremental margins.

Challenges Ahead

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